ENVIRONMENTAL health experts are urging people not to feed pigeons because they are a health hazard.
Erith town centre and Bexleyheath Broadway's pedestrianised area have particular problems with large numbers of pigeons and Bexley Council is continually trying to limit their numbers.
Food scattered on the ground in public places not only encourages pigeons but also infestations of mice and rats.
Bexley says it has received lots of complaints about pigeons and the mess they make.
For advice on their hazards and how to feed wild birds responsibly, log on to bexley.gov.uk/ services/publicprotection/pigeons/html
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